Question 1

How hard is Christmas-Hymn with Variation (Op.167) by Henry Maylath?

Accepted Answer

Christmas-Hymn with Variation (Op.167) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Christmas-Hymn with Variation?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Question 3

How long is Christmas-Hymn with Variation?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Christmas-Hymn with Variation (Op.167) lasts about 5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Christmas-Hymn with Variation?

Accepted Answer

Christmas-Hymn with Variation (Op.167) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Christmas-Hymn with Variation?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beauties of Iolanthe by Henry Maylath, Awakening of the Birds by Henry Maylath, Beauties Power by Henry Maylath — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.